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as in gowns
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in suits
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dresses
Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Sweater dresses are the backbone of my fall wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Obama wore one of her dresses to speak at the DNC in 2012, after which Reese was blessed with an almost-instant backlog of orders.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time Zeta-Jones' daughter borrowed one of her designer dresses.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Ogden's mother, who is in her late 40s, recently bought two new dresses, and might wear one of them to the wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The firm analyzed how much prices have climbed between 2024 and 2025 across nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Men donning suits and ties and women wearing dresses and heels flooded the ArtsTech center in Kansas City on Saturday night, a noticeable difference to the youth usually there.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
On top of that, Free People dresses, Madewell jeans, and more are on sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Varda dresses her up as Joan of Arc, Caravaggio’s Bacchus, the Virgin Mary, a cowboy, and a flamenco dancer, as if to suggest that Birkin’s mystery is itself a symbol, one as important to modern culture as Renaissance painting and the mother of Christ.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Add a crewneck sweater to your closet for a timeless look, style a sweater vest over your favorite long-sleeve shirts and dresses, or complete your outfit with accessories like scarves and gloves to stay warm no matter the weather.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Sweater dresses are the backbone of my fall wardrobe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Obama wore one of her dresses to speak at the DNC in 2012, after which Reese was blessed with an almost-instant backlog of orders.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time Zeta-Jones' daughter borrowed one of her designer dresses.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Ogden's mother, who is in her late 40s, recently bought two new dresses, and might wear one of them to the wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The firm analyzed how much prices have climbed between 2024 and 2025 across nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Men donning suits and ties and women wearing dresses and heels flooded the ArtsTech center in Kansas City on Saturday night, a noticeable difference to the youth usually there.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Well, obviously Cher Horowitz dresses for the red carpet in straight-off-the-runway looks.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
On top of that, Free People dresses, Madewell jeans, and more are on sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Varda dresses her up as Joan of Arc, Caravaggio’s Bacchus, the Virgin Mary, a cowboy, and a flamenco dancer, as if to suggest that Birkin’s mystery is itself a symbol, one as important to modern culture as Renaissance painting and the mother of Christ.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kids and adults can have a fun time dressing up and making costumes from scratch.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Supporters say the inflatable costumes draw attention without violence.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The polls have found that favorable attitudes toward Canada have remained high and have been bipartisan.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The footwear brand says Blahnik adorns his sleek styles in timeless dogtooth fabrication and delicate mesh polka dot, inspired by Lady Heathcoat-Amory, a golfer originally named Joyce Wethered.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The players on the floor Las Vegas Wilson adorns the marquee.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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